Tax Manager – Leading Accountancy Practice

About the role

Our client, a leading accountancy practice in Manchester, is seeking an experienced Tax Manager to lead a portfolio of tax clients and deliver high‑value advisory services.

Key responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of tax clients.
• Reviewing tax returns, computations and compliance processes.
• Delivering proactive tax planning and advisory services.
• Advising on succession planning, restructures, shareholder planning, capital gains tax, inheritance tax, corporation tax and business growth strategies.
• Supporting clients through HMRC enquiries and investigations.
• Building and maintaining strong, long‑term client relationships.
• Identifying opportunities to develop existing client services and generate new business.
• Managing, mentoring and developing junior tax professionals.
• Collaborating with Partners on complex projects and business development initiatives.
• Keeping up to date with changes in tax legislation and sharing technical knowledge across the team.

Required profile

• CTA, ATT, ACA or ACCA qualified (or qualified by experience).
• Previous experience managing tax clients within an accountancy practice.
• Strong technical knowledge across one or more tax disciplines.
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Commercially aware with a proactive, client‑focused approach.
• Passionate about developing both clients and junior team members.

Required skills

• Tax compliance and return preparation.
• Tax planning and advisory.
• Corporation tax, inheritance tax and capital gains tax expertise.
• Succession planning and shareholder restructuring.
• Handling HMRC investigations and enquiries.

What we offer

• Clear pathway to Senior Manager, Director and Partner.
• Exposure to complex and high‑value advisory work.
• Structured career development plans and ongoing CPD.
• Performance‑related bonus scheme.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
• Generous holiday allowance and purchase scheme.
• Enhanced employer pension contributions and private medical cover.